Kidango

Kidango is a private, not-for-profit child development agency based in Fremont, California. Founded in 1979, it is one of the largest providers of early education in the state, serving over 4,000 children daily across more than 50 locations in four Northern California Bay Area counties. Kidango focuses on early education and support services, particularly for income-eligible families, offering programs at little to no cost. The organization provides a range of comprehensive early childhood programs, including center-based education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, family child care homes, early intervention services for children with developmental delays, and behavioral health support. Kidango's educational approach emphasizes social-emotional development and school readiness through its SEEDS of Learning curriculum and Math Shelf program, which align with California Common Core standards. With a commitment to equity and excellence, Kidango partners with research institutions to enhance its programs and measure child progress effectively.